1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 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 109 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
