1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 309 kg more than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
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.
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1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Lincoln |
Model | Corniche | Town Car |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |