1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre 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 163 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 857 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre 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:
1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | 2-Litre | Town Car |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3150 mm |