2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Verada 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 42 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 467 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Town Car | Verada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 301 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |