1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1760 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Seven |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2240 mm |