1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 940 kg more than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lincoln Continental | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7541 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2730 mm |