1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 164 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Town & Country | Continental |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7541 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3230 mm |