2004 Dodge Neon vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Dodge Neon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Neon (231 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Dodge Neon.
Because 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Neon, 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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Neon. (339 Nm). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Neon | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Neon | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2425 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |