1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1981 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Lemans.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1981 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
| Model | Town Car | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2750 mm |
