1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Prefect | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |