2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson, 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
Model | Tucson | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |