1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1998 Lincoln Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 745 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Renault Laguna 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 1990 Renault Laguna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1998 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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