2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
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. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Town Car | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2510 mm |