1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 18 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 49 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 257 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran, 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Town Car | Touran |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |