2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 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 180 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 838 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1978 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Lincoln | Seat |
Model | Town Car | 131 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 113 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |