1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 208 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
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, 2011 Volvo S80, 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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Town Car | S80 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |