1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 26 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 687 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |