2009 Geely CK vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Geely CK is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Geely CK. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Geely CK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 790 kg more than 2009 Geely CK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Geely CK, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Geely CK. (128 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Geely CK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Geely CK | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Geely | Lincoln |
| Model | CK | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| 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 Weight | 1040 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
