1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1996 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Continental (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 584 kg more than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1973 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lincoln Continental | 1996 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental | Continental |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2780 mm |
