1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 20 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, 2002 Hyundai Sonata (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Sonata 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 392 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2002 Hyundai Sonata, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Sonata. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Lincoln | Hyundai |
Model | Town Car | Sonata |
Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |