2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 542 kg more than 1968 Rover 2000. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Rover 2000. (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Rover 2000. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1968 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Rover |
| Model | Town Car | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
