2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 352 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jeep | Lincoln |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3230 mm |
