2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric 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 179 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 892 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Town Car | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2540 mm |
