2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Atos 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 160 kg more than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
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 Hyundai Atos, 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Atos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Atos | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
Model | Atos | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |