2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 34 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | Vanquish | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3230 mm |
