2005 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Lincoln Continental and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |