1957 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 537 kg more than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. 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. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Thunderbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Thunderbird | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5112 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3142 mm |
