1957 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford 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 24 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lincoln |
| Model | Tickford | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
