2003 Lincoln Continental vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln Continental | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
