1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 103 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 658 kg more than 1995 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 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:
1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Escort | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |