1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 165 kg more than 1972 Lincoln Continental.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Lincoln | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3465 mm |
