1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect

To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 21 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 74 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 256 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Lincoln Town Car 2012 Ford Transit Connect
Make Lincoln Ford
Model Town Car Transit Connect
Year Released 1991 2012
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 4-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4587 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 2014 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2911 mm


 

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