2000 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 18 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 273 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2000 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover 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:
| 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Range Rover | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
