2006 Ford Escape vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape, 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.

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