2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 31 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 470 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | DB7 | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 465 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2980 mm |