1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 775 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3230 mm |