1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 13 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, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 118 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
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, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |