1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 22 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 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 2009 Chrysler Voyager, 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Chrysler Voyager | |
Make | Lincoln | Chrysler |
Model | Town Car | Voyager |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2880 mm |