1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 32 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 28 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1459 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige 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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Exige |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2310 mm |
