1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 42 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 365 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Continental | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2797 mm |
