1975 Volvo 240 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Volvo 240 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Volvo | Lincoln |
| Model | 240 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3142 mm |
