2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna 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 50 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 272 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna, 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Town Car | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |