2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 400 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 153 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 801 kg more than 1992 Rover 400. 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, 1992 Rover 400, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1992 Rover 400 | |
Make | Lincoln | Rover |
Model | Town Car | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |