1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
| Model | Continental | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
