1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Town Car | Jeep |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2650 mm |