1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1971 NSU 1000
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1971 NSU 1000. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU 1000. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1971 NSU 1000 has manual transmission. 1971 NSU 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 1971 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Lincoln | NSU |
| Model | Town Car | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2260 mm |
