2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Camry 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 135 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Camry. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 897 kg more than 1992 Toyota Camry. 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, 1992 Toyota Camry, 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (137 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
