1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 832 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Sunbird | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2832 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3000 mm |
