1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Mazda 323
To start off, 2003 Mazda 323 is newer by 21 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 32 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 323. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 657 kg more than 2003 Mazda 323. 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, 2003 Mazda 323, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 323. (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 323. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 323 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 | 2003 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 323 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |