2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Continental.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2005 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Ram | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
