1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 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 56 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2370 mm |
