2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 423 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Town Car | 928 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 86 L |