2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 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 175 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1974 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Lincoln | Seat |
Model | Town Car | 131 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
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 | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |