2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett 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 188 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett 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 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
