1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 403 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1959 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Town Car | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 349 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3330 mm |