1981 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 779 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3070 mm |
