1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 523 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Turbo | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 72 L |
