2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Silverado | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
