1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1961 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Trabant Universal 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 109 more horse power than 1961 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1961 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Trabant Universal, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1961 Trabant Universal | |
Make | Lincoln | Trabant |
Model | Town Car | Universal |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2030 mm |