1984 Audi Coupe vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 819 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe, 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi Coupe | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | Coupe | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
