2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 18 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 685 kg more than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Range Rover | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
