1987 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 637 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Regal | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
