2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aspire 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 177 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire. 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, 1995 Ford Aspire, 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Aspire |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |