2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | S-Type | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |