2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 24 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
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, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 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 (311 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (271 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Freestyle | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
