1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2001 Acura CL
To start off, 2001 Acura CL is newer by 6 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, 2001 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Acura CL.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 2001 Acura CL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Acura |
| Model | Continental | CL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
