1996 Lancia Kappa vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (173 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Lancia Kappa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa, 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Kappa. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1996 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lancia Kappa | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Kappa | Town Car |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |