2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
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 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
