1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac Sixty | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Sixty | Town Car |
Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |