1996 Lancia Kappa vs. 1996 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1996 Lancia Kappa and 1996 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Continental (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (173 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Lancia Kappa. 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, 1996 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Kappa. 1996 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1996 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Kappa | 1996 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Kappa | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
