2007 Ford Territory vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Territory | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2990 mm |