1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 815 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2980 mm |