1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 158 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 727 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Zephyr | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3000 mm |
