1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 112 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. 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, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (393 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Cordoba | Town Car |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3000 mm |