1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Skoda L would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 945 kg more than 1986 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1986 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1986 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
| Model | Town Car | L |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
