1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 914 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2460 mm |
