1976 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 705 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609. 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1976 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 1609 | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | 1609 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1980 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |
