1976 GMC Jimmy vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 1976 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Jimmy. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Jimmy | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Jimmy | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3080 mm |
