2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 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 184 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Town Car | 66 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |