1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 41 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 380 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Lincoln | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2743 mm |
