1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Challenger | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |
