2004 Lincoln Continental vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 580 kg more than 2004 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Continental. 2004 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 141 L |
