2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 877 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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