1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 37 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Audi |
| Model | Continental | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2807 mm |
