1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 32 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.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Frontier |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7541 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3200 mm |