1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 38 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 785 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3650 mm |
