1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
Model | Continental | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2748 mm |