2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1674 kg more than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Excursion | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2990 mm |