2004 Ford GT vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 30 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, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2004 Ford GT 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:
| 2004 Ford GT | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | GT | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
