1971 Audi 100 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 999 kg more than 1971 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | 100 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3142 mm |
