1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 212 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Town Car | Outback |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
