2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 57 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 74 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. 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, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
Model | Town Car | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |