1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |
