1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 947 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1968 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | GT |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
