2005 Lincoln LS vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (232 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 523 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | LS | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2980 mm |
