2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1970 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1187 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Lincoln Town Car 1970 Mazda Familia
Make Lincoln Mazda
Model Town Car Familia
Year Released 2006 1970
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 389 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1977 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2200 mm