1958 Ford 17 vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 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 151 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 715 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 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:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 17 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
