1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2001 Seat Toledo

To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. 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 49 more horse power than 2001 Seat Toledo. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 944 kg more than 2001 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Toledo. (220 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Toledo. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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