1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 42 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 880 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |