1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
