1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 28 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 48 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Villager |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
