1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1992 Opel Calibra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car 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 33 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 640 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
