1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 7 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 780 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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 (465 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Lincoln | Buick |
Model | Continental | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 465 Nm | 250 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |