1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 10 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 423 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1998 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town Car | Golf |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2470 mm |
