1964 DKW F 11 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 DKW F 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 DKW F 11 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1964 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1964 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 DKW F 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 DKW F 11. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
1964 DKW F 11 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | DKW | Lincoln |
Model | F 11 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 796 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |