1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 599 kg more than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Flaminia | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3000 mm |