2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.

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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion 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.

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