2009 Lada 21 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lada 21 is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lada 21, 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 (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 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:
2009 Lada 21 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lada | Lincoln |
Model | 21 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1045 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |