2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1973 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia 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 128 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 969 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1973 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | Familia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2270 mm |
