1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 2004 Lincoln Mark X
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Mark X is newer by 31 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, 2004 Lincoln Mark X (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Mark X should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 409 kg more than 2004 Lincoln Mark X.
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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Mark X. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Mark X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lincoln Continental | 2004 Lincoln Mark X | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental | Mark X |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2770 mm |
