1975 Volvo 264 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 264. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 521 kg more than 1975 Volvo 264. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 264. (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 264. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 264 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 264 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Volvo 264 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Volvo | Lincoln |
Model | 264 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |