1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan. 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Elan |
Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |