1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 436 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.

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 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Lincoln Town Car 2008 Toyota Highlander
Make Lincoln Toyota
Model Town Car Highlander
Year Released 1983 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 3546 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1384 kg
Vehicle Length 5570 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 73 L


 

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