1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1974 Lincoln Continental and 1974 Peugeot 504 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 81 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lincoln | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | 504 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7541 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2560 mm |