1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental 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 20 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (197 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 890 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 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 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 740 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2780 mm |