1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 248 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | Lagonda | Town Car |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3000 mm |