1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. (325 Nm). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Solitaire | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
