2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 19 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 85 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Santa Fe | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
