1974 Lancia Stratos 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 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 52 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 997 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1974 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1974 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lancia Stratos | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Stratos | Town Car |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |