1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 27 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, 2010 Ford E-150 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-150 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2010 Ford E-150, 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, 2010 Ford E-150 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford E-150 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 | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Town Car | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
