1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 31 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 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 199 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6.
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, 2012 Mazda 6, 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 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 | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 6 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1621 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |