1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda R-100 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda R-100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |
