1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1999 Lincoln Continental and 1999 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Continental. 1999 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
