1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1988 Opel Kadett
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 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Kadett 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 129 more horse power than 1988 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Kadett.
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 Opel Kadett, 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Kadett. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Kadett 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 | 1988 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
