1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 332 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Flaminia | Town Car |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 85 L |