1973 Ford Granada 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 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada 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 101 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 627 kg more than 1973 Ford Granada. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Granada | Town Car |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |