2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | Skyline |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2520 mm |