1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 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 103 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
Model | Continental | Legacy |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |