2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1974 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Chamois 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 166 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Lincoln | Sunbeam |
| Model | Town Car | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2090 mm |
