2008 Ford E-350 vs. 1998 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Ford E-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-350 | 1998 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | E-350 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
