1992 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Beijing BJ 212 has manual transmission. 1992 Beijing BJ 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Beijing BJ 212 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Beijing | Lincoln |
| Model | BJ 212 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
