2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 858 kg more than 1998 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Impreza 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Impreza. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1998 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Town Car | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
