1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 73 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK IX.
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, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar MK IX has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar MK IX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | MK IX | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2990 mm |