2007 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 26 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, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (216 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Chrysler Crossfire has manual transmission. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Crossfire | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | Crossfire | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
