1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Marcos |
| Model | Town Car | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
