2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 327 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town Car | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
