1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 719 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lada | Lincoln |
| Model | 1200 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
