2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
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 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 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 154 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 547 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. 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 Pontiac 6000, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
Model | Town Car | 6000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 69 L |