1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Lincoln | NSU |
| Model | Continental | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2020 mm |
