2004 Lexus ES vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lexus ES is newer by 21 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, 2004 Lexus ES (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus ES 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 274 kg more than 2004 Lexus ES.
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, 2004 Lexus ES, 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 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus ES. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus ES | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
| Model | ES | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
