1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 25 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 40 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 457 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia, 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 2007 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
| Model | Town Car | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
