2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental 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 22 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 227 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Town Car | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |