1975 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort 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 199 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort 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:
1975 Ford Escort | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Escort | Town Car |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |