1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 18 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Lincoln | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | CTS |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.7 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1751 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |