1996 Lincoln Continental vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 670 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lincoln Continental | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
