1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
| Model | Continental | Volare |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
