1986 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1100 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 104 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 950 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1100, 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Town Car | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Simca |
| Model | Town Car | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
