2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 12 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 258 kg more than 2000 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
