1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 24 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX 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 640 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Koenigsegg CCX has manual transmission. 2007 Koenigsegg CCX 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 | 2007 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Town Car | CCX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 400 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
