2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 2000 Lincoln Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
Because 1973 AC 428 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 1973 AC 428. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lincoln Continental | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Lincoln | AC |
| Model | Continental | 428 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
