1956 Daimler DK vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 192 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daimler DK | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Daimler | Lincoln |
Model | DK | Town Car |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4617 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2990 mm |