2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 832 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | Santana |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2560 mm |