1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car 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 111 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Focus, 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lincoln Town Car | 1999 Ford Focus | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Focus |
Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |