1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1963 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 965 kg more than 1963 TVR Griffith.
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. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1963 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1963 TVR Griffith 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 | 1963 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Lincoln | TVR |
Model | Town Car | Griffith |
Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2170 mm |