1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 29 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, 2011 Opel Antara (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara 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 12 kg more than 2011 Opel Antara.
Because 2011 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Antara. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Antara 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 | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Antara |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
