1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 950 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 323 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
