1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 885 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 313 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |