2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 367 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Crown Victoria | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 110.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2980 mm |