2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Tempo 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 139 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 707 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo. 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, 1985 Ford Tempo, 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Tempo |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2540 mm |