2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 402 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.

Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (338 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Continental.

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