2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 332 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | DB7 | Continental |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |