2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 927 kg more than 1983 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Lynx, 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Town Car | Lynx |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2400 mm |