2000 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 29 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, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Cobra | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2980 mm |
