1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1997 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1997 Opel Vectra is newer by 15 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 1997 Opel Vectra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 632 kg more than 1997 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Opel Vectra, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Vectra. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Vectra. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Vectra 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 | 1997 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
