1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Korando is newer by 23 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 11 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2006 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
| Model | Town Car | Korando |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
