1968 Ford 17 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 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 68 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 720 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | 17 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |