2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1317 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Morgan |
Model | Town Car | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |