1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Zastava Yugo 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) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
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, 1987 Zastava Yugo, 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (124 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Zastava Yugo has manual transmission. 1987 Zastava Yugo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lincoln Town Car | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
Make | Lincoln | Zastava |
Model | Town Car | Yugo |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |