2003 Lincoln Continental vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Lincoln Continental and 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2003 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln Continental | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
