1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1955 Singer Hunter
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Singer Hunter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Singer Hunter would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Singer Hunter. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1955 Singer Hunter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 684 kg more than 1955 Singer Hunter. 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. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1955 Singer Hunter has manual transmission. 1955 Singer Hunter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1955 Singer Hunter | |
| Make | Lincoln | Singer |
| Model | Town Car | Hunter |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2180 mm |
