2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Galant |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2430 mm |
