1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2001 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 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 11 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Town Car | Forester |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
