1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1991 Ford Laser

To start off, 1991 Ford Laser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. 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 62 more horse power than 1991 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 825 kg more than 1991 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Ford Laser, 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Lincoln Town Car 1991 Ford Laser
Make Lincoln Ford
Model Town Car Laser
Year Released 1987 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 5570 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2510 mm


 

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