1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford 12 M | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 12 M | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |
