1988 GMC Suburban vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1988 GMC Suburban is newer by 6 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Suburban | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
