1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 17 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
| Model | Continental | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |
