1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 is newer by 22 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 24 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 616 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i30. 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, 2010 Hyundai i30, 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Lincoln | Hyundai |
Model | Town Car | i30 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |