1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1997 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1997 Mazda Midge is newer by 9 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 864 kg more than 1997 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Midge, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Midge. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda Midge will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1997 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | Midge |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
