1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Renault Modus

To start off, 2008 Renault Modus 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Renault Modus. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 622 kg more than 2008 Renault Modus. 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, 2008 Renault Modus, 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Lincoln Town Car 2008 Renault Modus
Make Lincoln Renault
Model Town Car Modus
Year Released 1982 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4941 cc 1149 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 69 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 76.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 165 km/hour 163 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1817 kg 1195 kg
Vehicle Length 5570 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 49 L