1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1992 Ford Tempo is newer by 10 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 652 kg more than 1992 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Tempo | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Tempo | Town Car |
Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2990 mm |