2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 18 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Escalade | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2990 mm |