1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 182 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Town Car | Town Car |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 389 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |