1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner

To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.

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