2005 Lincoln LS vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (232 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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 Lincoln LS (299 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
