1978 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Escort | Continental |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2980 mm |