1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1980 Mini Clubman
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1980 Mini Clubman.
Because 1981 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mini Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1980 Mini Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1980 Mini Clubman | |
Make | Lincoln | Mini |
Model | Town Car | Clubman |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2140 mm |