1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 30 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, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 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 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Lincoln | Audi |
Model | Town Car | A8 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |