1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 Opel Calibra is newer by 12 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 14 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 626 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Town Car | Calibra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |