1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Porsche 911

To start off, both 1995 Lincoln Continental and 1995 Porsche 911 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.

Because 1995 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 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 Lincoln Continental 1995 Porsche 911
Make Lincoln Porsche
Model Continental 911
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4599 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 217 HP 0 HP
Torque 372 Nm 909 Nm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 325 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2410 mm


 

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