1985 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1985 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1985 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | AC | Lincoln |
Model | Cobra | Town Car |
Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |