1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 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 97 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 450 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1956 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1956 Rover P4 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 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Rover |
Model | Town Car | P4 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |