1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 667 kg more than 1990 Opel Lotus Omega.
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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lincoln Continental. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Lotus Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega 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 | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |
