1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 103 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 635 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |