1989 Lexus LS vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lexus LS weights approximately 48 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lexus LS | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
Model | LS | Town Car |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |