1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Sierra | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 7541 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3230 mm |