1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 144 kg more than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | New Yorker | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
