1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1982 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Subaru Rex 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 122 more horse power than 1982 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1982 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Subaru Rex, 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Rex. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1982 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
Model | Town Car | Rex |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2260 mm |