1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Delta 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 147 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 787 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1980 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
| Model | Delta | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3000 mm |
