1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1427 kg more than 1974 Lincoln Continental. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Continental | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7541 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |