1972 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 851 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Skyline | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
| Model | Skyline | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
