2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 243 kg more than 1969 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2980 mm |
