2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 168 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
Model | Town Car | Dolomite |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |