1974 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1160 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 | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
| Model | Consorte | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2990 mm |
