2002 Ford Focus vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 19 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, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 588 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Focus | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
