1973 Holden UTE vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden UTE. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | UTE | Continental |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |