2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 657 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Lumina | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2980 mm |
