2002 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln Continental would be higher. 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 297 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. 2002 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
