1991 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 632 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Acura NSX 2004 Lincoln Town Car
Make Acura Lincoln
Model NSX Town Car
Year Released 1991 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2976 cc 4603 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 239 HP
Torque 284 Nm 389 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 2002 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 3000 mm


 

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