1970 Holden Torana vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Torana | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1158 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
