1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1174 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 12 M | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
