1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is newer by 21 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, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero (170 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 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 440 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
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, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 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) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (271 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town Car | Alero |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
