1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Camaro | Continental |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6276 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 576 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2980 mm |