2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Caterham | Lincoln |
Model | 7 | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |