1981 Lincoln Mark VI 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 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 51 kg more than 2001 Lincoln Town Car.
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, both vehicles can yield 359 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Mark VI | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
