2003 Lincoln Continental vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Lincoln Continental and 2003 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (152 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln Continental | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Signum |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
