1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 875 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 | 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
Model | Town Car | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2530 mm |