2004 Ford Focus vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 23 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, 2004 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 599 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2004 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (183 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Focus | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1221 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |