2007 Ford Territory vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 38 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 191 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Territory | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7544 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2980 mm |
