1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1983 Ford Laser
To start off, 1983 Ford Laser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1983 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Laser, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Laser. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1983 Ford Laser | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Laser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |