2008 Audi Q7 vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 17 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | Q7 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2990 mm |
