1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 853 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lincoln | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental | Defender |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
