2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1988 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Beretta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Beretta would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 684 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Beretta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Beretta. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Beretta.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lincoln Town Car | 1988 Chevrolet Beretta | |
Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
Model | Town Car | Beretta |
Year Released | 2011 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1971 kg | 1287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5471 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |