1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 13 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, 1995 Rover 200 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 611 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1995 Rover 200 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 | 1995 Rover 200 | |
Make | Lincoln | Rover |
Model | Town Car | 200 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |