1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Holden Statesman.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Holden Statesman (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Holden Statesman | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Statesman | Town Car |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |