1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore is newer by 38 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, 2010 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental.

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) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore 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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