1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 243 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Quest, 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | Quest |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2063 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |