2004 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 217 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2004 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
Model | Continental | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |