1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 36 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1358 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Continental | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3970 mm |
