1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 313 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |