2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 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 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1244 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | E-350 | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2980 mm |