1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Tatra T700
To start off, 1996 Tatra T700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Tatra T700 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Tatra T700 | |
Make | Lincoln | Tatra |
Model | Town Car | T700 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3140 mm |