1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 147 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | V8 Saloon | Town Car |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 72 L |