2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice 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.

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) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (369 Nm). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 1962 Lincoln Continental
Make Holden Lincoln
Model Caprice Continental
Year Released 2005 1962
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3788 cc 7043 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 369 Nm 630 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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