1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Continental |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3230 mm |
