1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lincoln |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3150 mm |
