2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK 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 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 452 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XK | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2980 mm |