2008 Hyundai Atos vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Atos 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Atos.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Atos, 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Atos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Atos | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
Model | Atos | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2990 mm |