1974 Citroen SM vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen SM would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Citroen SM. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 527 kg more than 1974 Citroen SM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen SM, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen SM | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
Model | SM | Town Car |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2670 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 72 L |