Lincoln Continental
10 generations · 1940–2020The Lincoln Continental has been built in 10 generations between 1940 and 2020. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
Lincoln Continental generations
Tenth generation2017–2020Tenth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 261–405 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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FN91995–2002Ninth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 264–279 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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FN91988–1994Eighth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 141 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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Seventh generation1982–1987Seventh generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 131–227 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
See prices and specs- Sixth generation1980–1980Sixth generationAverage used priceNo price data
- Power
- 139–269 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe · Sedan
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Fifth generation1970–1979Fifth generationAverage used price€18,0336 listings- Power
- 136–400 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop · Coupe
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Fourth generation1961–1969Fourth generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 219–394 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop · Sedan
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Third generation1958–1960Third generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 314–375 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop · Convertible
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Second generation1956–1957Second generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 204–299 HP
- Body styles
- Hardtop
See prices and specs- First generation1940–1948First generationAverage used priceNo price data
- Power
- 109–204 HP
- Body styles
- Coupe · Convertible
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How the Lincoln Continental generations differ
| Generation | Tenth generation | FN9 | FN9 | Seventh generation | Sixth generation | Fifth generation | Fourth generation | Third generation | Second generation | First generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2017–2020 | 1995–2002 | 1988–1994 | 1982–1987 | 1980–1980 | 1970–1979 | 1961–1969 | 1958–1960 | 1956–1957 | 1940–1948 |
| Average used price | — | — | — | — | — | €18,033 | — | — | — | — |
| Typical price range | — | — | — | — | — | €18,033 – €18,033 | — | — | — | — |
| Average mileage | — | — | — | — | — | 90,561 km | — | — | — | — |
| Listings | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Power | 261–405 HP | 264–279 HP | 141 HP | 131–227 HP | 139–269 HP | 136–400 HP | 219–394 HP | 314–375 HP | 204–299 HP | 109–204 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol · LPG | Petrol | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Body styles | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe · Sedan | Hardtop · Coupe | Hardtop · Sedan | Hardtop · Convertible | Hardtop | Coupe · Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 3.00 m | 2.74 m | 2.77 m | 2.82 m | 2.98 m | 3.08 m | 3.12 m | 3.34 m | 3.21 m | 3.19 m |
| Kerb weight | 2,097 kg | 1,861 kg | 1,713 kg | 1,828 kg | 2,020 kg | 2,417 kg | 2,460 kg | 2,485 kg | 2,425 kg | 2,068 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 225 g/km | 263 g/km | — | — | — | 286 g/km | — | — | — | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | — | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 6 seats · 2 doors | 6 seats · 4 doors | 6 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €145,552 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facelift | — | 1998 | — | 1984 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NL registrations | 3 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 529 | 152 | 11 | 4 | 13 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Lincoln Continental generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | €18,033 | 90,561 km | 6 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).