1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | GT 40 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2990 mm |