1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 110 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2990 mm |