1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Opel Omega is newer by 12 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 67 more horse power than 2003 Opel Omega. (143 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 97 kg more than 2003 Opel Omega. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Omega. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Omega 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 | 2003 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Omega |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2850 mm |
