2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1985 Holden Barina
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Barina would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1985 Holden Barina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1985 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Barina, 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Barina. (85 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1985 Holden Barina | |
Make | Lincoln | Holden |
Model | Town Car | Barina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2250 mm |