1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1089 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | GT 40 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
