1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ is newer by 21 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 59 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 945 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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, 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Town Car | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
