1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, 1991 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car 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 45 more horse power than 1991 Renault Espace. (103 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 510 kg more than 1991 Renault Espace. 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, 1991 Renault Espace, 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (159 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1991 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 1991 Renault Espace 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 | 1991 Renault Espace | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Town Car | Espace |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |