1996 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 16 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 901 kg more than 1996 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 127 L |
