2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | S-Type | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3230 mm |
