1962 Austin A 60 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 857 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 60 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
