2006 Ford Territory vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 476 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Territory | Continental |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |