2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise. 2000 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lincoln Continental | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |