1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 745 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1987 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford RS 200 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | RS 200 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 106 L |