1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 13 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 118 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Triumph TR7. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2170 mm |
