2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1972 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen 411 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 160 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 897 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 411. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1972 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Town Car | 411 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2510 mm |