1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester 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 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | Forester |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2615 mm |
