2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.

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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1991 Lincoln Town Car
Make Jeep Lincoln
Model Grand Cherokee Town Car
Year Released 2005 1991
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 230 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 394 Nm 366 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2990 mm


 

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