1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1974 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1974 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Town Car | 1974 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | 5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
