1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 38 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Lincoln | Infiniti |
Model | Continental | FX |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7541 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2885 mm |