1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 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, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2360 mm |
