1947 Allard K1 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard K1 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1947 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 910 kg more than 1947 Allard K1. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard K1. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1947 Allard K1 has manual transmission. 1947 Allard K1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard K1 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Allard | Lincoln |
| Model | K1 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 106 L |
