1984 Dodge Omni vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Omni. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Omni, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Omni. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Dodge Omni | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Omni | Town Car |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2990 mm |