2008 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 25 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, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 311 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Crossfire | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
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 | 330 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 255 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |