2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |