1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental 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 45 more horse power than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lotus Esprit. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1993 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lincoln Continental | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Esprit |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7541 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |