2005 Ford Escape vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Escape | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
