2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 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 184 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 597 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric 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 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | Cedric |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2700 mm |