1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2004 Opel Astra 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. 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, 2004 Opel Astra, 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Opel Astra | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Town Car | Astra |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.2 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 188 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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |