2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lincoln Continental. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Lumina | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 7541 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 531 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3230 mm |