2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1387 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Trabant |
| Model | Town Car | P 601 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 23 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2030 mm |
