1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1236 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 1961 Austin Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 68 L |
