1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Seat Toledo

To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo.

Because 1974 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Toledo. (205 Nm). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Toledo. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1995 Seat Toledo 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 1995 Seat Toledo
Make Lincoln Seat
Model Continental Toledo
Year Released 1974 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7541 cc 2324 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 217 HP 0 HP
Torque 488 Nm 205 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2330 kg 1055 kg
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2480 mm