2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 38 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | S2000 | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |