1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1968 Simca 1100
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1100 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 91 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 880 kg more than 1968 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1100. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Simca 1100 has manual transmission. 1968 Simca 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1968 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Lincoln | Simca |
Model | Town Car | 1100 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |