2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1996 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Continental (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1996 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1996 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Town & Country | Continental |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 372 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |