1972 Holden Torana vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1047 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 2007 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. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Torana | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3150 mm |
