1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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 (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Falcon 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:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
