1955 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 252 kg more than 1955 Buick 40. 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car.

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