1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1973 Maserati Bora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 782 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Bora |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |