2000 Acura MDX vs. 1996 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (218 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX 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, 1996 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura MDX. (346 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 1996 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | MDX | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
