1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1951 MG YB
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 MG YB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 MG YB would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1951 MG YB. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 MG YB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 757 kg more than 1951 MG YB. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1951 MG YB | |
| Make | Lincoln | MG |
| Model | Town Car | YB |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
