1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 716 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lincoln | Jaguar |
| Model | Continental | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3040 mm |
