1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Saturn SC

To start off, 2002 Saturn SC is newer by 11 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 109 more horse power than 2002 Saturn SC. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 756 kg more than 2002 Saturn SC. 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, 2002 Saturn SC, 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn SC. (155 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn SC. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2002 Saturn SC has manual transmission. 2002 Saturn SC 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 2002 Saturn SC
Make Lincoln Saturn
Model Town Car SC
Year Released 1991 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.3 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2610 mm