1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1980 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1980 Triumph TR7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2170 mm |
