2000 Holden Zafira vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2000 Holden Zafira is newer by 14 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Holden Zafira, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Zafira. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Zafira 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:
2000 Holden Zafira | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Zafira | Town Car |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2990 mm |