1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 40 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 850 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lexus |
| Model | Continental | LFA |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2606 mm |
