1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lincoln | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2891 mm |
