1975 Ford Granada 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 Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada 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 165 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 477 kg more than 1975 Ford Granada. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Granada | Town Car |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3150 mm |