1986 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 832 kg more than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Thunderbird | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2980 mm |