1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 317 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick LeSabre | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | LeSabre | Town Car |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |