1998 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1998 Buick Regal is newer by 12 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, 1998 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 336 kg more than 1998 Buick Regal.
Because 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Regal, 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Regal. (312 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Regal | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Regal | Town Car |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |