2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lincoln Continental | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
| Model | Continental | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
