1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 39 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 307 kg more than 1971 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Continental | Navigator |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1989 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3023 mm |