1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental 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 111 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | Familia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
