2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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 124 kg more than 2006 Ford F-250.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | F-250 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2990 mm |
