1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 2005 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2430 mm |