2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1994 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Suzuki Alto 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 201 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1341 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Alto. 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, 1994 Suzuki Alto, 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1994 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Town Car | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2180 mm |
