1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1957 Porsche 550 A. 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 550 A has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 550 A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 1957 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Town Car | 550 A |
Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2110 mm |