1972 Holden Torana vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1972 Holden Torana and 1972 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1376 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Torana | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
