1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 20 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, 2003 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6.
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, 2003 Mazda 6, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 6 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |