2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 921 kg more than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Ram | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2990 mm |
