2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1984 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Micra 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1690 kg more than 1984 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Micra, 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Micra. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Micra. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Micra 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 | 1984 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Town Car | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2310 mm |
