1996 Acura Integra vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura Integra would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 807 kg more than 1996 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura Integra | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | Integra | Town Car |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |