2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 22 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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum 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 91 kg more than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Magnum | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2990 mm |
