1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 610 kg more than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Flaminia | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |
