1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 22 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, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS 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 742 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Marcos TS | |
Make | Lincoln | Marcos |
Model | Town Car | TS |
Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2230 mm |