1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Pontiac GPX

To start off, 1996 Pontiac GPX is newer by 9 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 3 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac GPX. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac GPX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 149 kg more than 1996 Pontiac GPX. 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, 1996 Pontiac GPX, 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, 1996 Pontiac GPX (454 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 1996 Pontiac GPX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car.

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