1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Model F has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Model F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Model F |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2240 mm |
