1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1946 Tatra T87

To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1946 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1946 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 460 kg more than 1946 Tatra T87. 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. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1946 Tatra T87 has manual transmission. 1946 Tatra T87 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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