2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 23 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 70 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Ram | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
