1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Opel Frogster
To start off, 2002 Opel Frogster is newer by 14 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frogster. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 532 kg more than 2002 Opel Frogster. 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, 2002 Opel Frogster, 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) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frogster. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frogster.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Opel Frogster | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Town Car | Frogster |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |