1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 172 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 2010 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
