2005 Ford Escape vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 185 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 1989 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 1989 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape, 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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Escape | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
