1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 23 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada 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 307 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Verada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
