2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 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 154 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1212 kg more than 1974 Morgan 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1974 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1974 Morgan 4 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 | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Morgan |
Model | Town Car | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |