2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 276 kg more than 1968 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
Model | Discovery | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |