1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1979 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 828 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lincoln Town Car | 1979 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
Model | Town Car | Horizon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |