2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 367 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
Model | Defender | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 217 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 |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |