1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 224 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Thunderbird | Town Car |
Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2990 mm |