1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1969 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Zastava 1500 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) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1969 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 837 kg more than 1969 Zastava 1500. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Zastava 1500. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1969 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1969 Zastava 1500 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 | 1969 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Lincoln | Zastava |
Model | Town Car | 1500 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |