1996 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Continental would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara. 1996 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Solara 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 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Solara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
