1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 17 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 70 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.

Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Lincoln Town Car 2005 SsangYong Rexton
Make Lincoln SsangYong
Model Town Car Rexton
Year Released 1988 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4940 cc 2874 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2250 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1900 kg
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2830 mm


 

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