1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 30 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 198 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus 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 | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Lincoln | Hyundai |
| Model | Town Car | Equus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |
