1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 5 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 | 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2530 mm |
