1971 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro 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 126 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 662 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Monaro | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3150 mm |
