1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 147 kg more than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Town Car | Town Car |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3150 mm |