1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 782 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Sierra | Town Car |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 114 L |