2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1991 Ford Laser
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Laser would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1991 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 764 kg more than 1991 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Ford Laser, 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1991 Ford Laser | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Laser |
Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |