1965 Holden EH vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH 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 (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 655 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | EH | Town Car |
Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |