2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 945 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | S2000 | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2980 mm |