1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Because 1998 Ford Falcon 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon. 1997 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Falcon 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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1997 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Falcon | Continental |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |