2002 Lincoln Continental vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2002 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa. 2002 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Corsa 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:
2002 Lincoln Continental | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Corsa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |