1972 Holden Torana vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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