2005 Lincoln Aviator vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Aviator is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Aviator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (298 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Aviator should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Aviator weights approximately 1603 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (407 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Aviator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Aviator | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Aviator | Publica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
