1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Continental | 929 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |