2001 Ford F-150 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 19 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 515 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | F-150 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
