2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 383 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Discovery | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4941 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
