1987 Audi 90 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, both 1987 Audi 90 and 1987 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Audi 90. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Audi 90 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 90. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 90. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Audi 90 has manual transmission. 1987 Audi 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Audi 90 1987 Lincoln Town Car
Make Audi Lincoln
Model 90 Town Car
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2309 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 135 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2990 mm


 

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