2000 Dodge Avenger vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Dodge Avenger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (164 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 298 kg more than 2000 Dodge Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (234 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Avenger | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
