1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Publica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2170 mm |
