1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 580 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra. 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, 1997 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | Integra | Continental |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |