2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
Model | Town Car | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 169 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |