2002 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 8 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.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1712 mm |
