2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 958 kg more than 1996 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Continental. 1996 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
Model | Discovery | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |