2008 Ford Territory vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Territory | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7542 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3230 mm |
