1961 DAF 600 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 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 DAF 600 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 (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1961 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 DAF 600 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | DAF | Lincoln |
| Model | 600 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2990 mm |
