1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 672 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Maverick | Town Car |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3000 mm |