1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Seat Leon

To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 16 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 20 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 416 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon 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 2011 Seat Leon
Make Lincoln Seat
Model Continental Leon
Year Released 1995 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4599 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 193 km/hour 229 km/hour
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 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 55 L


 

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