2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer
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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 128 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 942 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
