1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 332 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Town Car | Forester |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
