2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 789 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2980 mm |