1982 Ford Cougar vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 350 kg more than 1982 Ford Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cougar | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Cougar | Town Car |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |