1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 644 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Zephyr | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |