2006 Ford E-150 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 25 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, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | E-150 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
