1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Town Car | Venture |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |