2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1986 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (136 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 817 kg more than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volkswagen Passat. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1986 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town Car | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 40 L |
