1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 902 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
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 (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2430 mm |
