2002 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, both 2002 Lincoln Continental and 2002 Acura CL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lincoln Continental (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL.
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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lincoln Continental | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Acura |
| Model | Continental | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
