1974 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Consorte and 1974 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Consorte | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
| Model | Consorte | Continental |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3230 mm |
