2002 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2003 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2002 Acura NSX 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 2002 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2003 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | NSX | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |