2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 252 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Range Rover | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 90 L |
