1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 780 kg more than 1976 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1976 Renault 15 | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Town Car | 15 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |