1966 Holden EH 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 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden EH 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 139 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 786 kg more than 1966 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Holden EH | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | EH | Town Car |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |