1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 would be higher. 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 173 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1960 Skoda 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
| Model | Continental | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
