1999 Lincoln LS vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln LS | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
