1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 368 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima. 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 Kia Optima, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Lincoln | Kia |
| Model | Town Car | Optima |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2797 mm |
