1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 7 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 (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 815 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Town Car | Laguna |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 181 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2550 mm |