2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 117 (297 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1971 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Lincoln | ZIL |
| Model | Town Car | 117 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3310 mm |
