2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 518 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Charger | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2980 mm |
