1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1993 Porsche 964
To start off, 1993 Porsche 964 is newer by 7 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, 1993 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 625 kg more than 1993 Porsche 964.
Because 1993 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 964. (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 964. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 964 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 964 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1993 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Town Car | 964 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2280 mm |
