2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Town Car | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2980 mm |
