1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | V8 Vantage | Continental |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2980 mm |