1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona 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 (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 806 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2580 mm |
