1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Speedster. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7534 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2340 mm |
