2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 102 kg more than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |
