1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven 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 63 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1121 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. 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) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Seven |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
