1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1974 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Steyr Haflinger 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 111 more horse power than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Steyr Haflinger.

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