1978 Ford Granada vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 549 kg more than 1978 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Granada | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Granada | Town Car |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3142 mm |