1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 929 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Lincoln |
Model | 100 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |