1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 500 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Thunderbird | Continental |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2980 mm |