1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lincoln Continental. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XJ220 | Continental |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 542 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 642 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1420 mm |