1977 Austin Maxi vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 850 kg more than 1977 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Maxi. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Maxi | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Maxi | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
