1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Because 1995 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX 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, 1997 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | SVX |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
