1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Noble M14
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 34 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, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2005 Noble M14.
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, 2005 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Noble |
| Model | Continental | M14 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
