2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 22 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 237 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Five Hundred | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |