1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 529 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Sedan | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Sedan | Town Car |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4340 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3142 mm |