1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 26 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. 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 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Town Car | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |