1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 22 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 9 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Montero has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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 | 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Montero |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
