1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 24 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 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 431 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6.
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, 2006 Mazda 6, 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 6 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2262 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |