2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste 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 | 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2350 mm |
