1976 Ford Granada vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 Ford Granada. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Granada | Town Car |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |