2006 Lincoln LS vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Lincoln LS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln LS (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln LS weights approximately 456 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln LS | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
