2003 Ford C-MAX vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2003 Ford C-MAX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 494 kg more than 2003 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford C-MAX, 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford C-MAX. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford C-MAX has manual transmission. 2003 Ford C-MAX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford C-MAX | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | C-MAX | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
