1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Town Car | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |