2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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