1986 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 860 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Escort | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |