2008 Audi A3 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
Because 2008 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 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, 2008 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A3 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
