1972 Renault 5 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 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Renault 5 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 206 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1256 kg more than 1972 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 5 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Renault | Lincoln |
| Model | 5 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
