2004 Lincoln Continental vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, both 2004 Lincoln Continental and 2004 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (223 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Audi A4.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Continental | 2004 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Audi |
| Model | Continental | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
