2000 Ford Puma vs. 2002 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Puma would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln Continental (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma.
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, 2002 Lincoln Continental (571 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2002 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2002 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Puma | Continental |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |