2001 Acura NSX vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 18 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, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.

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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Acura NSX 1983 Lincoln Town Car
Make Acura Lincoln
Model NSX Town Car
Year Released 2001 1983
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 480 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 359 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 1 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2990 mm