1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 261 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Thunderbird | Town Car |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2990 mm |