2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1985 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Plymouth Horizon 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 178 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1985 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
| Model | Town Car | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
