2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 522 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
Model | Town Car | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |