1974 AC 428 vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 AC 428.
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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AC 428 | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | AC | Lincoln |
Model | 428 | Continental |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |