2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 607 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.

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