2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric 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 121 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 657 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Town Car | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2700 mm |
