2000 Dodge Avenger vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2000 Dodge Avenger is newer by 9 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (164 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 378 kg more than 2000 Dodge Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2000 Dodge Avenger, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (234 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Avenger.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Dodge Avenger 1991 Lincoln Town Car
Make Dodge Lincoln
Model Avenger Town Car
Year Released 2000 1991
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 164 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4350 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2990 mm


 

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