2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 91 kg more than 2004 Dodge Durango.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Durango | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Durango | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2980 mm |