1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 649 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 55 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
