1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 887 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Taunus | Town Car |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |