1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Kappa | Town Car |
Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1928 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |