1962 DAF 750 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF 750 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1962 DAF 750. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF 750 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | DAF | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 662 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2990 mm |
