1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 477 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | Valiant | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3150 mm |
