1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Audi TT
To start off, 2002 Audi TT is newer by 19 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 5 more horse power than 2002 Audi TT. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 560 kg more than 2002 Audi TT. 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, 2002 Audi TT, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi TT. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Audi TT | |
Make | Lincoln | Audi |
Model | Town Car | TT |
Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |