1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 576 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Zephyr | Town Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2990 mm |