2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 668 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Lumina | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5799 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2328 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
