2007 Lexus IS vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | IS | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2990 mm |
