1941 Simca 5 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Simca 5 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1941 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1941 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1411 kg more than 1941 Simca 5. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Simca 5 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Simca | Lincoln |
| Model | 5 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 568 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |
