1976 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (491 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
