2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 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 159 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Town Car | 240 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2650 mm |