2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 527 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Five Hundred | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2980 mm |
