1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, 1997 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. 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 131 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. 1997 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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