1998 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1998 Lincoln Continental and 1998 Toyota Camry 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 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lincoln Continental | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Camry |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |