1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 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 59 more horse power than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 840 kg more than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |
