2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier 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 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Buick Rainier.
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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Rainier | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |