1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
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) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2430 mm |