1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1988 Buick Century
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century 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) has 85 more horse power than 1988 Buick Century. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Century.
Because 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Century, 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Century. (220 Nm). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 1988 Buick Century | |
| Make | Lincoln | Buick |
| Model | Town Car | Century |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2664 mm |
