1989 GMC Jimmy vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 GMC Jimmy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1989 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 436 kg more than 1989 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 GMC Jimmy | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Jimmy | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
