1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1961 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1961 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Innocenti 950 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Innocenti | Lincoln |
Model | 950 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3142 mm |