1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Fairlane | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2980 mm |