1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1985 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 680 kg more than 1985 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1985 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 929 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
