1962 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul 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 (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 938 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Consul | Town Car |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |