1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1969 Lincoln Continental and 1969 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 287 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Europa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2340 mm |
