1999 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 13 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. Both 1999 AC Aceca and 1986 Lincoln Town Car are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca 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 320 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Aceca | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2990 mm |
