2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | XLR | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
