1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 374 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Odyssey | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3230 mm |
