1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass 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 408 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
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, 2012 Jeep Compass, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Compass 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 | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Lincoln | Jeep |
| Model | Town Car | Compass |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
