1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 182 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1970 Mercury Monterey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Monterey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Monterey |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3160 mm |