1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1975 Datsun 280Z
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Datsun 280Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Datsun 280Z would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 620 kg more than 1975 Datsun 280Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Datsun 280Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1975 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Lincoln | Datsun |
| Model | Town Car | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2304 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
