2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Renault 5. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 899 kg more than 1983 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | 5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |
