2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1967 MG MGC
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG MGC would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGC.
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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGC. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1967 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1967 MG MGC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1967 MG MGC | |
| Make | Lincoln | MG |
| Model | Town Car | MGC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
