1975 Ford Torino vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 167 kg more than 1975 Ford Torino. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Torino | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
