2007 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Coupe 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 Hyundai Coupe (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Coupe 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 392 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Coupe.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Coupe, 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Coupe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Coupe | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
Model | Coupe | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |