1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda 110 L 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 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 895 kg more than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Continental | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
Model | Continental | 110 L |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |