1988 Austin Montego vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Austin Montego would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 670 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego, 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Montego | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 85 L |
