1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 16 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 7 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. 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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis, 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Town Car | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2750 mm |