1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 25 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 54 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 646 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Cordoba 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 | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Lincoln | Seat |
Model | Town Car | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2470 mm |