1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 505 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Roadmaster | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3150 mm |
