1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Lincoln | Simca |
Model | Town Car | Aronde |
Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |