2005 Hyundai Sonata vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 387 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (199 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Sonata | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
