2005 GMC Envoy vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy is newer by 24 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 437 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Envoy | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
