1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |