2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 78 kg more than 1997 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1997 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Charger | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |