1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Prefect | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Prefect | Town Car |
Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |