1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2009 Renault Symbol is newer by 21 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 51 more horse power than 2009 Renault Symbol. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 830 kg more than 2009 Renault Symbol. 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, 2009 Renault Symbol, 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Symbol. (127 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | Symbol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2473 mm |
