1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1989 Holden Nova
To start off, 1989 Holden Nova is newer by 8 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) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Holden Nova. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 805 kg more than 1989 Holden Nova. 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, 1989 Holden Nova, 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Nova. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1989 Holden Nova | |
Make | Lincoln | Holden |
Model | Town Car | Nova |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |