1998 Acura Integra vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1998 Acura Integra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 660 kg more than 1998 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura Integra | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | Integra | Town Car |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |