1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Nissan Cedric 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 88 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 900 kg more than 1962 Nissan Cedric. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | Cedric |
Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |