2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Spitfire 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 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
Model | Town Car | Spitfire |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2110 mm |