2009 Dodge Avenger vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Dodge Avenger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Avenger, 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Avenger | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
