1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 860 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Town Car | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Town Car | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2440 mm |