2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-4 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 126 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-4. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | RX-4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2520 mm |