1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 15 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1986 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
