1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 818 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
