2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1317 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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 Town Car (389 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |
