1971 DAF 44 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 DAF 44 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1971 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1971 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 DAF 44 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | DAF | Lincoln |
| Model | 44 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |
