1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 16 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (287 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 330 kg more than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Town Car | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
