1974 Austin Maxi vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 840 kg more than 1974 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Austin Maxi, 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Maxi. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1974 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1974 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Maxi | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Maxi | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
