1988 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bentley Continental | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Continental | Continental |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2980 mm |