2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 24 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | Q7 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
