2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 992 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120. 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Town Car | 120 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |