1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 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 111 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 870 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Wartburg |
| Model | Town Car | 311 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
