1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1974 Ford Fairlane 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 64 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 878 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Fairlane | Continental |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7541 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |