2005 Acura CL vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL, 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura CL | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | CL | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |