1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 890 kg more than 1980 Dodge Aspen. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Aspen | Town Car |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3150 mm |