1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | Lincoln | Seat |
Model | Continental | 133 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2030 mm |