2001 Lincoln LS vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 30 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 643 kg more than 2001 Lincoln LS. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 2001 Lincoln LS 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:
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | LS | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
