1958 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular 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:
1958 Ford Popular | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Popular | Town Car |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3142 mm |