1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 1 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 260 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.
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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | Lagonda | Town Car |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |