1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Continental | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
