1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Tata |
| Model | Town Car | Indica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
