1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 880 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1949 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1949 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Town Car | 1949 Simca 8 | |
Make | Lincoln | Simca |
Model | Town Car | 8 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |