1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 254 kg more than 1972 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Lincoln | Land Rover |
Model | Continental | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2878 mm |