1956 AC Ace vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 936 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1956 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Ace | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
