2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 323 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 195 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1977 Mazda 323 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 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 323 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
