1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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 15 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 725 kg more than 1995 Toyota Celica. 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, 1995 Toyota Celica, 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 (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Celica. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1995 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Celica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
