1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 39 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 88 kg more than 1974 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Lincoln | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3042 mm |
