1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 31 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 112 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town Car | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
