2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Santa Fe | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |
