1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1964 Lotus Seven. 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. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Seven |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2240 mm |
