1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 25 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Indigo has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Indigo 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:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Indigo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
