1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 76 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.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2855 mm |
