2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Continental (218 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 1996 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1996 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Defender | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |
