1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Korando is newer by 18 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 29 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Korando. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1999 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 1999 SsangYong Korando 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
| Model | Town Car | Korando |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
