2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1980 Ford Laser
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Laser would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser, 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1980 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Town Car | Laser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
