1998 Audi A8 vs. 1998 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1998 Audi A8 and 1998 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A8 (300 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1998 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi A8 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, 1998 Audi A8 (400 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm). This means 1998 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A8 | 1998 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
