1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
