1951 Jaguar MK V 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 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V 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 44 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 180 kg more than 1951 Jaguar MK V. 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar MK V | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | MK V | Town Car |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |