1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 271 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | 109 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |
