1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 177 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1970 Daihatsu Fellow has manual transmission. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Daihatsu Fellow 1991 Lincoln Town Car
Make Daihatsu Lincoln
Model Fellow Town Car
Year Released 1970 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 356 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 33 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 38 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 62 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 59 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 495 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 3000 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1300 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2100 mm 2990 mm


 

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