2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1983 Plymouth Horizon

To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Plymouth Horizon 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 177 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 892 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Horizon.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lincoln Town Car 1983 Plymouth Horizon
Make Lincoln Plymouth
Model Town Car Horizon
Year Released 2009 1983
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1592 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 389 Nm 117 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1872 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2530 mm


 

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