2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1337 kg more than 1980 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1980 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Town Car | Rex |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1930 mm |
