1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 17 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, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette (185 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 36 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
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, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town Car | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3050 mm |
