1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 39 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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 582 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2011 Volkswagen CC 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, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | CC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
