1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1269 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Festiva | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3142 mm |
