1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2340 mm |
