2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1977 Toyota Sprinter
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 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Sprinter 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 141 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1977 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Town Car | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2340 mm |
