1976 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1976 Buick Estate 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 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2005 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Estate | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
