1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, both 1971 Lincoln Continental and 1971 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 158 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Continental | 15 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |
