1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car 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 55 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 875 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
