1981 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 992 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 2004 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. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
