1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 22 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (178 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 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 221 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70.
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, 2008 Volvo V70, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Town Car | V70 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |